By Chris Richard, Director of Tourism April 2017 Greetings. Fairhaven and Acushnet have always been closely connected. In fact, before 1860 we were parts of the same town. Our histories and geological lines are intertwined. The Neighb News and The Advocate cover both towns. The Fairhaven-Acushnet Land Preservation Trust and the Fairhaven Acushnet Youth Baseball… [Read More]
A Run to Remember, recalls a smiling warrior
By Beth David, Editor The LCpl Matthew R. Rodriguez Memorial Foundation sponsored the second annual “Run to Remember” 5K road race at Fort Phoenix on Sunday, 3/26. Matthew, a Fairhaven resident, was 19 when he was killed in action in Afghanistan on 12/11/13. His family created the foundation in his memory. It provides scholarships to high… [Read More]
Local elections this Monday
By Beth David, Editor Voters in Acushnet and Fairhaven go to the polls on Monday, 4/3, to elect local officials. Acushnet has only two contested races, for Selectboard and Housing Authority. Fairhaven has no contested races on the ballot, but an empty spot for Board of Public Works has drawn two write in candidates. Polls in… [Read More]
Selectboard votes on town meeting articles
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard spent some time going over the annual Town Meeting articles at its meeting on Monday, 3/27, making its recommendations to TM. The board will discuss the FY18 Operating Budget in detail at its 4/3 meeting. The board approved the Capital Improvement Plan, which they have discussed at previous meetings,… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard review budget and TM articles
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard reviewed the budget and a draft of town meeting articles at its meeting on Tuesday, 3/28. The numbers for the budget are mostly in, although not quite set in stone, and the town meeting articles will most likely change, said Town Administrator Brian Noble. “Clarity” was the word of… [Read More]
Fairhaven loses four former public servants in one week
By Beth David, Editor The Town of Fairhaven said its final goodbyes to four former town officials in the last couple of weeks. Richard Brodeur, 68, a long time Board of Public Works member passed away on March 23 after a months-long battle with brain cancer. Arrangements will be private. His obituary may be viewed at… [Read More]
Brush fire at G. Bourne Knowles burns 3 acres near bike path
Press Release A fast moving brush fire burned three acres in East Fairhaven on Wednesday, 3/22. At approximately 4:55 p.m., a police officer patrolling on Sconticut Neck Road noticed a heavy volume of smoke in the area near where the fire was found. Two fire engines and a brush fire unit were dispatched to fight the… [Read More]
No Trains, No Tunnels: The Underground Railroad
By Beth David, Editor No doubt you’ve heard of Frederick Douglass, the runaway slave who found freedom, dignity and his first wages as a free man in New Bedford. And, no doubt, you’ve heard or have figured out that he had some help along the way. New Bedford is home to an Underground Railroad tour,… [Read More]
Time for spring cleaning: Revere bell gets spruced up
By Beth David, Editor Who says spring cleaning is only for houses? The Fairhaven Bell Committee did some spring cleaning this week on the Paul Revere bell that used to hang in the Oxford School Building (see Neighb News 10/15/15 issue). The initial cleaning was done to remove all the bird droppings from 113 years… [Read More]
Candidate statements: Fairhaven Board of Public Works
Editor’s Note: Both candidates for Fairhaven BPW are write-in candidates. In order to vote for a write-in candidate you must write in the person’s full name and address on the line designated for that purpose on the ballot. For Mr. Durant, write in “Cameron Durant, 34 Bridge St.” For Mr. Haworth write in “Geoffrey Haworth… [Read More]
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